From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
68% defect rate for crankshafts manufactured by Wyman & Gordon.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 38\6\ Scan008 | |
| Date | 15th April 1918 | |
| H.H. 233a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X3381 Mr. Wall (Lab). c.to Mr. Hives. 15th April.1918. Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}18/NJ15418. Crankshafts made by Wyman & Gordon. I confirm my note Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}13/NJ8418, of 8th inst. and with further reference to Mr.Nadin's note Na{Mr Nadin}3/K23318, of 23rd ult. I enclose herewith copy of a report drawn up by the A.I.D. with reference to crankshaft forgings made by Wyman & Gordon in the U.S.A. I am informed by Mr.Atkinson that out of 500 crankshafts supplied by these people 68% have proved defective. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} WG.{Mr Gill - Financial Director} Report att. | ||